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THE Dish: George Mendes' Easter Beef Tenderloin

(CBS News) Chef George Mendes is one of New York's top chefs, known for putting a modern twist on classic Portuguese and Spanish fare, which he serves at his restaurant, Aldea.

George was honored as one of Food & Wine's Top New Chef's in 2011, and GQ magazine named Aldea one of the Top Ten Best Restaurants nationwide in 2009.

George stopped by "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to share his ultimate Easter dish: Grilled Beef Tenderloin with White Button Mushroom and Tomato Stew.

Like his food, George's background adds spice to his life -- he's a first generation American, born to Portuguese parents. According to his official bio, he was born and raised in Danbury, Conn., where his passion for food stemmed from "elaborate, festive meals" prepared by his family.

After high school, he attended the Culinary Institute of America, and graduated in 1992. He went on to work at the original Bouley, where he met his mentor, iconic chef David Bouley. He then continued his training in Paris, at Alain Passard's Arpege, where he further enriched his skills as well as his palette with simple preparation and the finest ingredients.

George also worked with acclaimed Basque Chef Martin Berasategui at his three star Michelin restaurant in San Sebastian, Spain, where he learned the culinary trends of the Iberian Peninsula -- and would later add his own spin to them.

1. Heat 1.5 quart capacity sauce pan over medium-high heat. Add 1/4 cup of the olive oil and the mushrooms and season lightly with salt. Cook over medium high heat for 5 to 10 minutes or until the mushrooms are tender and the moisture they have let off is cooked down. Remove from pan and set aside.